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1969 Map of Strawberry Crater

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Strawberry Crater
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The cinder cone of Strawberry Crater and its surrounding lava fields dominate this volcanic landscape within the Coconino National Forest. Surveyed in the late 1960s, the map reveals a rugged terrain defined by high plateaus like Woodhouse Mesa and Deadman Mesa, punctuated by deep drainage systems such as Deadman Wash and Kana a Wash. Archeological significance is noted throughout the area, with numerous ruins marked along the north-facing slopes and mesa edges, suggesting a long history of human presence in this arid environment.

To the southwest, the border of Sunset Crater National Monument meets the rising slopes of Black Mountain. Water resources in this dry region are represented by scattered artificial basins like Trick Tank and Tank Tank. Recreational and scenic interest is highlighted at the Painted Desert Vista Picnic Area, providing a point of access for studying the geological formations and the transition from Haywire Flat to the cinder fields of Black Bottom Crater.